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Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
III. Board Awards and Recognitions
III.1. Recognition of Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS) TMSCA State Competition Champions
IV. Presentation(s) to the Board
IV.1. Presentation on Ambassadors for Autism and Child Find Awareness
V. Comments from the Public
VI. Discussion and Possible Action
VI.1. Discussion of Budget Update for 2011 – 2012
VI.2. Approval of Request to Authorize Advertisement of Possible Sale of Real Property
VI.3. Discussion of the Group Health and Dental Insurance Renewal with Aetna effective October 1, 2011
VI.4. Discussion and Approval of An Update to the District Logo
VI.5. Discussion and Approval of Central Office Summer Schedule
VI.6. Recommendation and Approval of the Contract with Reyna Garza, PLLC for Audit Services
VI.7. Discussion and Approval of Texas Education Audit (TEA) Migrant Audit Findings
VI.8. Consideration and Approval of Allowance Expenditure #4 for Cost to Furr Out and Paint two (2) Columns in the Music Room, Cost to Remove Existing Louvers and Connect to New Ductwork for Alton Elementary Renovations
VI.9. Consideration and Approval of Rain Days/Delay Days for the Mims Elementary Kitchen Renovations Project



VI.10. Consideration and Approval of Change Order #2 – Credit for Mims Elementary Kitchen Renovations
VI.11. Consideration and Approval to Grant Administration Authority to Make Final Payment to Highmark Construction at Final Completion for Mims Elementary Kitchen Renovation
VI.12. Discussion and Possible Action on the Approval of an Extended One-Year Warranty Agreement with Daktronics for the Tom Landry Football Stadium Scoreboard (Clarification)
VI.13. Consideration and Approval of Negotiated Architectural Fee with PBK Architects for the Veterans Memorial High School Agricultural Shop Addition
VI.14. Consider Coalition of RGV School Board Members Resolution
VI.15. Consider Superindent's Recommendations regarding Employment and Contract Status of Classroom Teachers and Other Non-Administrative Professional Personnel
VI.15.a. Re-Employ Probationary Contract Employees
VI.15.b. Terminate Probationary Contract Employees
VI.15.c. Renew Term Contract Employees
VI.15.d. Propose Non-Renewal Term Contract Employees
VI.15.e. Offer 4th Year of Probationary Status to Employees
VI.15.f. Renew Employment Agreement Employees
VII. Items to Consider:  The Board will consider and may act on the following items under a CONSENT AGENDA.  Any Trustee may request the removal of an item from the CONSENT AGENDA for individual consideration and action.
VII.1. Approval of Summer School Programs 2011
VII.2. Approval of UTPA Migrant University Summer Experience (MUSE)/Graduation Enhancement Program
VII.3. Approval First Reading for Updates to Board Policies FB(LOCAL)-Equal Educational Opportunity, DAA(LOCAL)-Equal Employment Opportunity, DIA(LOCAL)-Employee Welfare, FFH(LOCAL)-Student Welfare, FNC(LOCAL)-Student Rights and Responsibilities
VII.4. Approval of SHEAC Annual Report and Updated Wellness Policy Report for 2010-2011
VII.5. Approval to Renew Contract with Hidalgo County Tax Office
VII.6. Approval of Purchases of $50,000 and Over
VII.6.a. Web-Based Emergency Managements Systems
VII.6.b. Instructional Software for Bilingual Education
VII.6.c. Instructional Materials for Elementary Campuses - Federal Programs





VII.7. Approval of Recommendations for Bids and Proposals
VII.7.a. BD  10-092    Renew Award of Annual Catalog Bid for Special Education Equipment and Supplies
VII.7.b. BD  10-093    Renew Award of Annual Bid for Glass Supplies and Repair
VII.8. Approval to Declare Miscellaneous Items as Surplus and Authorize Disposal through On-Line Auction
VII.9. Approval of Cash and Non-Cash Donations
VII.10. Approval of Tax Collections and Tax Levy Adjustments for the Month of February 2011
VII.11. Approval of Budget Amendments
VII.12. Approval of Minutes
VII.12.a. March 9, 2011
VIII. Executive Session
VIII.1. Private Consultation with Board Attorney (Gov’t Code §551.071)
VIII.2. Deliberate the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee or to Hear Complaint or Charge against an Officer or Employee (Gov’t Code §551.074)
VIII.3. Discussing Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property (Gov’t Code Section 551.072
VIII.4. Superintendent's Evaluation (Gov’t Code §551.074)
IX. Action, if Necessary, on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
X. Board Information Items
X.1. Financial Report as of March 31, 2011
X.2. Cash Disbursements for the Month of March 31, 2011
X.3. Personnel Employments, Resignations, Transfers and Compensation Changes
XI. Important Dates to Remember
XI.1. April 22, 2011   Easter Holiday
XI.2. May 04, 2011    Board of Trustees Committee Meeting
XI.3. May 11, 2011    Regular Board of Trustees Meeting at 6:30 p.m.








XII. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 13, 2011 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Call to Order
Subject:
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
Subject:
III. Board Awards and Recognitions
Subject:
III.1. Recognition of Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS) TMSCA State Competition Champions
Subject:
IV. Presentation(s) to the Board
Subject:
IV.1. Presentation on Ambassadors for Autism and Child Find Awareness
Subject:
V. Comments from the Public
Subject:
VI. Discussion and Possible Action
Subject:
VI.1. Discussion of Budget Update for 2011 – 2012
Subject:
VI.2. Approval of Request to Authorize Advertisement of Possible Sale of Real Property
Subject:
VI.3. Discussion of the Group Health and Dental Insurance Renewal with Aetna effective October 1, 2011
Subject:
VI.4. Discussion and Approval of An Update to the District Logo
Subject:
VI.5. Discussion and Approval of Central Office Summer Schedule
Subject:
VI.6. Recommendation and Approval of the Contract with Reyna Garza, PLLC for Audit Services
Subject:
VI.7. Discussion and Approval of Texas Education Audit (TEA) Migrant Audit Findings
Subject:
VI.8. Consideration and Approval of Allowance Expenditure #4 for Cost to Furr Out and Paint two (2) Columns in the Music Room, Cost to Remove Existing Louvers and Connect to New Ductwork for Alton Elementary Renovations
Subject:
VI.9. Consideration and Approval of Rain Days/Delay Days for the Mims Elementary Kitchen Renovations Project



Subject:
VI.10. Consideration and Approval of Change Order #2 – Credit for Mims Elementary Kitchen Renovations
Subject:
VI.11. Consideration and Approval to Grant Administration Authority to Make Final Payment to Highmark Construction at Final Completion for Mims Elementary Kitchen Renovation
Subject:
VI.12. Discussion and Possible Action on the Approval of an Extended One-Year Warranty Agreement with Daktronics for the Tom Landry Football Stadium Scoreboard (Clarification)
Subject:
VI.13. Consideration and Approval of Negotiated Architectural Fee with PBK Architects for the Veterans Memorial High School Agricultural Shop Addition
Subject:
VI.14. Consider Coalition of RGV School Board Members Resolution
Subject:
VI.15. Consider Superindent's Recommendations regarding Employment and Contract Status of Classroom Teachers and Other Non-Administrative Professional Personnel
Subject:
VI.15.a. Re-Employ Probationary Contract Employees
Subject:
VI.15.b. Terminate Probationary Contract Employees
Subject:
VI.15.c. Renew Term Contract Employees
Subject:
VI.15.d. Propose Non-Renewal Term Contract Employees
Subject:
VI.15.e. Offer 4th Year of Probationary Status to Employees
Subject:
VI.15.f. Renew Employment Agreement Employees
Subject:
VII. Items to Consider:  The Board will consider and may act on the following items under a CONSENT AGENDA.  Any Trustee may request the removal of an item from the CONSENT AGENDA for individual consideration and action.
Subject:
VII.1. Approval of Summer School Programs 2011
Subject:
VII.2. Approval of UTPA Migrant University Summer Experience (MUSE)/Graduation Enhancement Program
Subject:
VII.3. Approval First Reading for Updates to Board Policies FB(LOCAL)-Equal Educational Opportunity, DAA(LOCAL)-Equal Employment Opportunity, DIA(LOCAL)-Employee Welfare, FFH(LOCAL)-Student Welfare, FNC(LOCAL)-Student Rights and Responsibilities
Subject:
VII.4. Approval of SHEAC Annual Report and Updated Wellness Policy Report for 2010-2011
Subject:
VII.5. Approval to Renew Contract with Hidalgo County Tax Office
Subject:
VII.6. Approval of Purchases of $50,000 and Over
Subject:
VII.6.a. Web-Based Emergency Managements Systems
Subject:
VII.6.b. Instructional Software for Bilingual Education
Subject:
VII.6.c. Instructional Materials for Elementary Campuses - Federal Programs





Subject:
VII.7. Approval of Recommendations for Bids and Proposals
Subject:
VII.7.a. BD  10-092    Renew Award of Annual Catalog Bid for Special Education Equipment and Supplies
Subject:
VII.7.b. BD  10-093    Renew Award of Annual Bid for Glass Supplies and Repair
Subject:
VII.8. Approval to Declare Miscellaneous Items as Surplus and Authorize Disposal through On-Line Auction
Subject:
VII.9. Approval of Cash and Non-Cash Donations
Subject:
VII.10. Approval of Tax Collections and Tax Levy Adjustments for the Month of February 2011
Subject:
VII.11. Approval of Budget Amendments
Subject:
VII.12. Approval of Minutes
Subject:
VII.12.a. March 9, 2011
Subject:
VIII. Executive Session
Subject:
VIII.1. Private Consultation with Board Attorney (Gov’t Code §551.071)
Subject:
VIII.2. Deliberate the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee or to Hear Complaint or Charge against an Officer or Employee (Gov’t Code §551.074)
Subject:
VIII.3. Discussing Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property (Gov’t Code Section 551.072
Subject:
VIII.4. Superintendent's Evaluation (Gov’t Code §551.074)
Subject:
IX. Action, if Necessary, on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
Subject:
X. Board Information Items
Subject:
X.1. Financial Report as of March 31, 2011
Subject:
X.2. Cash Disbursements for the Month of March 31, 2011
Subject:
X.3. Personnel Employments, Resignations, Transfers and Compensation Changes
Subject:
XI. Important Dates to Remember
Subject:
XI.1. April 22, 2011   Easter Holiday
Subject:
XI.2. May 04, 2011    Board of Trustees Committee Meeting
Subject:
XI.3. May 11, 2011    Regular Board of Trustees Meeting at 6:30 p.m.








Subject:
XII. Adjournment

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